Event Name: The X When: 10 September 2013 - 14 September 2013 Where: Upington - Matjiesfontein, Western Cape Category: MTB 25 PAX only! The 1st 25 riders to enter for this Adventure Ride across the Northern Cape will be on the start line! Date: 10-14 September 10 September [Tuesday] – Upington to Kenhardt Day 1 = 116kmTotal ascent – 673mDepart 09h30 – Venue to be confirmed. Will be near the Intercape bus terminal in Upington town centre – Lutz Street11 September [Wednesday] – Kenhardt to Verneukpan Day 2 = 80kmTotal ascent – 418mDepart 08h00Dinner, bed and breakfast inclBreakfast - 12 September [Thursday] at 07h00Lunch pack providedThere will also be a “land speed” record attempt on your mtb on the actual track where Cambell attempted to do so in 1929 in his “Bluebird” The current MTB record stands at 51.3km. Set by Uge on his recce, carrying a 14kg back pack… Beat that...12 September [Thursday] – Verneukpan to Willeston Day 3 = 168kmTotal ascent – 828mDepart 07h30Dinner, bed and breakfast incl [braai packs provided] and stay over/camping in Verneukpan. See kit/equipment notesBreakfast - 13 September [Friday] at 07h00Lunch pack provided.13 September [Friday] – Willeston to Sutherland Day 4 = 140kmTotal ascent – 1068mDepart 08h00Dinner, bed and breakfast inclBreakfast - 14 September [saturday] at 08h00Lunch pack provided.14 September [saturday] – Sutherland to Matjiesfontein [END] Day 5 = 118kmTotal ascent – 1250mDepart 09h00Dinner, bed and breakfast inclBreakfast from 07h00 – at your leisureMatjiesfontein bus tour at 08h30 for those who wants to – It’s unique and a bit like being inside a John Cleese/Mr Bean movieEntry fee: R4980 ppIncludes: 620km of sole charging riding in a remote part of the Northern CapeTransport of your overnight crates between overnight stopsMaps/narratives/gpx track filesSolitude“THE X” branded Fleece topDinnerbedbreakfastand a lunch pack at all overnight stopsBeer, wine, soft drinks at Verneukpan – on us!Matjiesfontein bus tour in an old, red London Bus with classic commentary from the Guide…A new “You” afterwards!Overview: Total distance – 620kmTotal altitude gain – 3660Duration – 5 daysThe route follows remote district roads with little to no traffic.How do riders know which routes to follow between stops? Riders will receive a route narrative and a 250 000 map with the route high lighted. Those with a GPS, we can also send the GPX file with the route as well as Waypoints indicating areas where to find fresh water such as wind mills, reservoirs and other useful info Detailed info and entry - www.quantumadventures.co.za Go to Event Page
